Adjunct Faculty - FNP Graduate Nursing

Saint Xavier University; Chicago, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks an adjunct faculty member for its Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program, starting Fall 2025. This role offers the opportunity to teach in a highly ranked nursing program, known for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Faculty members will engage in teaching responsibilities across various formats, including online and clinical supervision, while contributing to the department's mission of service and collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess a DNP or PhD in Nursing, along with a passion for fostering student success in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• DNP or PhD in Nursing required with prior teaching experience.
• Experience in an FNP clinical role and active IL RN and APRN Licenses.

Responsibilities

• Teach FNP graduate courses focused on advanced practice content areas.
• Supervise clinical practicum and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Communication Skills

Clinical Practice Experience

Curriculum Development

Online Teaching

Education

DNP or PhD in Nursing

Job description

Summary

The School of Nursing at Saint Xavier University is currently inviting applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate nursing program, starting Fall 2025. Our nursing programs offer traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, and online MSN tracks in Nurse Educator and Family Nurse Practitioner.

The graduate nursing program at Saint Xavier University is proud to be ranked #2 by U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Nursing Graduate Programs. This recognition highlights the program's commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and its strong reputation in the field of nursing education. Additionally, our program has consistently ranked in the top three for the past six years, reflecting the quality of our faculty, the rigor of our curriculum, and the success of our graduates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities primarily in FNP graduate courses focused on advanced practice content areas. Course assignments may include online, simulation lab, and clinical practicum supervision. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and student learning, and provide service to the department.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualities sought in the faculty include but are not limited to: understanding of the scope and challenges of current nursing practice, recent clinical practice experience, experience with nursing program curriculum development, a record of teaching excellence, evidence of scholarly work, and established collaborative relationships with administration, faculty, staff, practicum, and community partners.

Qualifications

• DNP or PhD in Nursing required
• Prior teaching experience
• Experience in an FNP clinical role
• Active IL RN and APRN Licenses
• Certified FNP
• Online teaching experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for serving a diverse student population

Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp)

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates who deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.